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Originally Posted by Luvdogs2  I agree 100%. We need to get on the same page, but she gets so defensive when I make a suggestion or say we need to try something new. I go as far as to explain the details - who said it, why, what, when, where...etc. She comes up with excuses or defensive remarks like "I've tried that" - but I know my fiance is impatient and I don't know that she tried anything for lengths of time. |
My boyfriend and I have had some spats about dog training so I can relate. My best friend also lives with us and we all are on different ends of the spectum when it comes to training.
Roommate grew up on a far and is very strict with his dog
I'm in the middle
My boyfriend is very relaxed with training
So as you can imagine there is disagreements on training all the time. But compromise is key and since we all live together we have to respect how the other person wants to train their dog.
For example, my roommate doesn't want his dog on the couches. So we all enforce that rule even though our dogs are allowed. In fact, I wasn't too keen on the fact that the doberman was allowed on the couch but I compromised.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that maybe a little compromise is needed from both parties. Clearly the issue is that you and your gf need to be on the same page about training and lay down some ground rules.
Maybe you can agree to something she wants like letting the dog sleep with her - if she agrees to something you want.
Honestly it seems like there are some other issues at hand besides the dog, her continuing to play with the dog while you are trying to nap is just plain disrespectful.